More about Myrtle House and our accommodation

Myrtle House

Myrtle House is a prominent building on the High Street of Mickleton, a picturesque village on the northern gateway to the Cotswolds. Partly Georgian, partly Victorian - and with a little bit of 17th century as well, the building extends back from its central location opposite the village green to a secluded walled garden at the back.

The house is full of character, with large, airy rooms, flagstone floors and a comfortable style that comes from more than two hundred years of habitation! Where necessary, the house has been tastefully modernised, without spoiling its appeal. Myrtle House is a Listed building (recognition the property has particular architectural or historical interest).

Mickleton and the area

Mickleton is on the edge of the Cotswolds only 8 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon and 3 miles from Chipping Campden. It has a Saxon Church, shop, Post Office, two pubs and a hotel. Set in beautiful countryside, there is a wealth of places to visit and things to do, all within easy reach. As well as Shakespeare's Stratford, nearby towns include Broadway, Chipping Campden, and Stow-on-the-Wold. Several easy walks start from the Church, and one takes you to the renowned Hidcote Garden and Kiftsgate Court Gardens. There are several interesting cycle routes (cycle hire is available - click for more information), there is good fishing, and golf, gliding and horse riding can all be arranged for you. Cheltenham, Warwick, Worcester and Stratford all have racecourses and frequent race meetings.

There are plenty of options for children in the area. Check our children's page.

The area is rich in places of historical interest, which are worthy of a visit. Sudley Castle (home to two Queens of England), Warwick Castle (over 1,000 years old) and Blenheim Palace (home of the Dukes of Marlborough and home to Winston Churchill) are all within easy reach. From medieval Worcester with its Commandery civil war museum, through Shakespeare's Stratford and historic Warwick, there is plenty to do. View our maps of the local area and region.

Our Accommodation

We have five guest rooms; each is individually decorated with its own style, they are all spacious and have ensuite bathroom, colour television, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, mini fridge, and alarm clock radio. Why not view the bedrooms. Please note all our guest rooms are non-smoking, however, we do allow smoking in the residents' lounge. Our residents' lounge is on the ground floor and has big comfy sofas to relax in and enjoy the selection of magazines and games, or plan the next day's sightseeing expeditions. If you visit during the winter, there will be an open fire to welcome you; curl up in front of this on a cold day if the outdoor activities do not attract you.

We offer a full English breakfast, or continental breakfast with fresh fruit as well as freshly baked croissants as the perfect start to the day. Picnics can be arranged with a little prior notice, and special diets can be catered for. Louanne can advise you where to eat with plenty of sample menus for nearby pubs and restaurants.

We have a full fire certificate, and we are delighted that Myrtle House had been awarded a '4 Star' rating from the English Tourism Council whilst under the management and ownership of Kate up until 5 December 2006. As Myrtle House is now under new ownership, we await inspection and accreditation and hope to follow in Kate’s successful footsteps. Learn more about ETC Star ratings.

About Keith, Louanne and Josh

This Christmas Season 2006 rings in a few changes at Myrtle House following its recent sale by Kate who has been at Myrtle House for the past eight years and who has successfully made it what it is today. Kate has left big shoes to fill for Myrtle’s new owners, Keith, Louanne and young Josh: "We are excited by this new chapter in our lives and look forward to the opportunity to grow on Myrtle’s previous successes as well as the pleasure of welcoming old guests and new."

Louanne knows the importance of a warm welcome when travelling far from home. After leaving her native shores of South Africa, she has lived in the idyllic villages and towns of Ireland’s east coast, followed by a relocation to the Cotswolds where she feels she has "found her home from home."

Keith is also a little far from his childhood hearth, but finds the beauty of the Cotswolds a sweet consolation when he misses the rugged Northumberland coastline. Together with Josh, they welcome you to Myrtle House and look forward to imparting the many treasures they have found this area has to offer you.

"A Warm Cotswold Welcome Awaits You at Myrtle House"

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